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Rapid antigen test kits and potential exposure to hazardous substances
Following an increase in reports to poison control centres, Health Canada is advising Canadians about potential risks associated with the misuse or accidental ingestion or spillage of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit solutions on the skin. Health Canada…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-02-24
Distribution of NUVAXOVID with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
NUVAXOVID was authorized by Health Canada on February 17, 2022. In order to provide earlier access to NUVAXOVID in the context of the global pandemic, Novavax, Inc. will distribute product vials, cartons and package inserts that are in English only for a…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-02-23
Baxter Corporation’s MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets: Certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage sets
Health Canada is advising patients who use MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets, manufactured by Baxter Corporation, that direct contact between the sets and certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-02-16
BEOVU (brolucizumab) – Risk of Intraocular Inflammation, Retinal Vasculitis and/or Retinal Vascular Occlusion
An increased incidence of intraocular inflammation (IOI), including retinal vasculitis (RV) and retinal vascular occlusion (RO), was observed in patients who received BEOVU 6 mg with every 4 weeks (q4 week) dosing beyond the first 3 doses compared to…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-02-03
Health Canada warns that products sold by Kerela Ayurvedic & Natural Herbal Consultation in Toronto, ON, may pose serious health risks
UPDATE (February 1, 2022):
Further to its November 25, 2021 advisory, Health Canada is advising consumers that testing of products seized from Kerela Ayurvedic & Natural Herbal Consultation in Toronto, ON, has identified unacceptable levels of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-02-01